american gumption

1 oz Bonded Bourbon (Evan Williams)
1 oz Laird's Bonded Apple Brandy
1/4 oz Maraschino (Luxardo)
1/8 oz Demerara Syrup
1 dash Angostura Bitters
1 dash Orange Bitters (Angostura Orange)

Stir with ice, strain into a rocks glass with a large cube, and garnish with an orange twist.Two Saturdays ago, I was inspired by Phil Ward's Tequila Gumption, and I decided to cross it with the American Trilogy by replacing the reposado tequila and mezcal duo with bonded Bourbon and apple brandy. Utilizing a Mr. Potato Head swap seemed like a perfect tribute to Phil. The drink I dubbed American Gumption began with an orange and nutty cherry bouquet. Next, a rich sip led into Bourbon, apple, and nutty cherry flavors on the swallow with a clove and allspice finish.